borrowing expense

[ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ ɪkˈspɛns]
nounpl: borrowing expenses
despesa de empréstimo
1. The cost incurred by a company or individual for borrowing money, including interest payments and fees charged by lenders
The company's borrowing expenses increased significantly due to higher interest rates.
As despesas de empréstimo da empresa aumentaram significativamente devido às taxas de juros mais altas.
2. Finance charges and interest costs that appear as an expense on financial statements
Borrowing expenses are deductible for tax purposes in most jurisdictions.
As despesas de empréstimo são dedutíveis para fins fiscais na maioria das jurisdições.
This is a technical accounting and finance term widely used in Brazil and the USA in corporate financial reporting, audits, and investor communications. In Brazil, companies are required to disclose borrowing expenses separately in their financial statements under IFRS standards. The term is crucial for understanding a company's profitability and financial health, particularly for heavily leveraged enterprises.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interest expensefinancing costdebt service costfinance charge
Antonyms / Antônimos
borrowing incomeinterest income

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
despesa de empréstimo
Standard accounting term used in financial statements and corporate reporting
Brazil - São Paulo
custo de financiamento
Alternative term commonly used in corporate finance contexts
Portugal
despesa de financiamento
European Portuguese variant, often used in financial documentation
USA
borrowing expense
Standard GAAP terminology used in financial reporting

Related Words

interest rateloandebtcredit facilityamortizationprincipal payment

Related Idioms & Phrases

carry a debt
service the debt
interest burden
cost of capital
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